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From Singapore to Malaysia: Key Considerations for Startups Exploring Cross-Border Teams

In this article, we explore the benefits and considerations of moving operations from Singapore to Malaysia particularly with regard to talent, drawing from insights provided by entrepreneurs and industry experts across both borders.

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Building a Powerful Personal Brand: Tips and Traps

Building a personal brand is an essential aspect of career and business growth, whether you're a founder, an executive, or a professional navigating today's competitive landscape. Your brand is not just your resume or LinkedIn profile—it's the sum of how you present yourself, the values you embody, and how others perceive you.

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How to harness the power of employees’ social media and manage backlash?

Everyone is an influencer today. Four thought leaders share insights on the power and pitfalls of employees’ social media.

By now, most organisations recognise the power of social media, and have invested in official channels. But we also know that a large part of a company’s branding, culture and reputation is built outside of official messaging. And this can feel like a wild card.

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Brunch & Banter: Networking that creates Meaningful & Lasting Connections

Traditional networking events often feel awkward and unproductive, with people wandering around aimlessly, making forced small talk, and itching to leave. The large groups of unfamiliar faces can be intimidating, causing attendees to seek out familiar faces and stick with them. Photos are taken to post on social media, but meaningful connections are rare.

And so with that, we launched “Brunch and Banter” in January 2024......

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Think like an Investor - What Should Senior Leadership Talent Consider When Deciding Which Startup to Join?

Today, startups are hiring intentionally and cautiously, while top leadership talent, especially those affected by layoffs, are equally careful in their job search. These leaders have multiple options and must evaluate them thoroughly to ensure the right choice. However, many senior candidates fail to ask founders and board members critical questions. Some are even abandoning startups entirely, missing out on promising opportunities. Here are 30 essential questions for senior leaders to evaluate a startup opportunity.

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Unlocking Success Through Community: How Tech Founders Are Rewriting the Playbook

‍In the ever-evolving landscape of tech entrepreneurship, founders are discovering that the path to success isn't solely paved with conventional growth strategies and support systems. Instead, they're finding them within thriving communities. Through intimate conversations with startup founders like Jostein Aksnes of Seven Peaks, Krish Sridhar of KNOW, and Jonathan Low of Ajourney, we uncover how these communities are reshaping the trajectory of tech startups.

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Empowering Your Career: The Power of Community

In the dynamic landscape of today in tech, the journey to success often feels like navigating uncharted waters. Yet, amidst the uncertainties and challenges, one beacon of support stands tall: community. From fostering skill development to providing invaluable mentorship, communities play a pivotal role in shaping the career trajectories of individuals in the tech industry. In this article, we delve into the transformative power of community, drawing insights from thought leaders and integrating them with research to illuminate the path towards personal and professional growth.

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Taking a sabbatical: The Courage to Pause

‍In a society where the hustle culture reigns supreme, the idea of taking a sabbatical can often feel like a distant fantasy. However, sabbaticals offer far more than just an extended vacation; they represent a purposeful break (sometimes planned and sometimes unplanned) from the constant hustle and bustle of life, providing an opportunity for individuals to realign and reconnect with themselves.

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How should start-ups think about salary increments during crunch periods like now?

Three years ago, a 20 to 30 per cent annual pay raise would seem pretty routine. Tech salaries have been increasing for many years, and this accelerated during the pandemic. But last year, increments suddenly stagnated.

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Fractional leadership: Why is it slower to take off in Asia, and how to tap into this growth hack?

In the current tech and funding winter, “gig” leadership is making its way into Asia. From finance to marketing and human resources, it is transforming our traditional definitions of leadership within a company. We ask community and human resources leaders five burning questions about this trending topic.

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Surviving a prolonged tech winter

After a particularly long summer, this may be the first tech winter many are experiencing. How are founders and talent faring, and how can we help ourselves and one another during these trying times? ConnectOne speaks to community leaders and talent for insights.

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Are recruiters losing their mojo?

In our current world where there is more talent than jobs, widespread job cutting and easy access to job sites, where do recruitment agencies fit in? Our insiders reflect on the evolving role of recruiters and how hiring managers and jobseekers can work it to their advantage.

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Healthcare startups are on the rise..

An exclusive interview with clinician turned tech entrepreneur, Dr Jeremy Lim

The next big healthcare breakthrough may not come in the form of a new discovery or drug, but rather how game-changing tech can take what we already know and make it more accessible, affordable, personal and effective for more.

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